Hip Surgery

If you’ve been told that you’ll likely need a hip replacement procedure in the future, you may have an idea in your head how the procedure and your recovery will go. It’s great that you have a vision and goals for your surgery and recovery, but don’t be surprised if things go a little differently

Being overweight or obese is oftentimes one of the driving reasons why someone may need to undergo a hip replacement procedure, but obesity can also increase the risk of issues during and after your operation. In today’s blog, we’re going to take a look at some of the reasons why obesity can make it

Although the end result is the same, there are a few different ways that a hip replacement procedure can be conducted. Each procedure is a little different from the others and offers some unique benefits and potential drawbacks, so it’s helpful to learn about each option before you move forward with

A hip replacement procedure can help to relieve your pain and get you back to doing a number of physical activities, but it isn’t a completely perfect solution to your hip issues. Some movements and actions will be restricted so that you don’t dislocate your hip or put excess stress on the

If you’re dealing with chronic hip discomfort, you may already be working with your primary care physician to help treat the problem. If conservative care isn’t delivering the results you had hoped for, it may be time to talk with a hip surgeon to see if surgery is right for you. After all, not

If you are set to have hip replacement surgery, you probably have a number of different questions that you want to ask your surgeon. How long will the operation take? What will rehabilitation look like? What can you do to help prepare for your surgery? These are some of the more common questions we

If you’ve been dealing with significant pain and discomfort in your hips that hasn’t resolved with the help of physical therapy or other conservative care methods, you may be wondering if hip replacement surgery is the next best option. Hip replacement surgery can help restore function and

Swelling is a natural response to trauma. When your body is injured, blood and fluids are brought to the area so that it swells up, which makes movement a little more difficult. That’s the idea, because if the body can help to restrict movement at the injury site, it can hopefully help to prevent